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Nanotechnology and quantum science enabled advances in neurological medical applications: diagnostics and treatments

Batool, Sadia, Nabipour, Hafezeh, Ramakrishna, Seeram, Mozafari, Masoud·2022·Medical & Biological Engineering & Computing
DOI 10.1007/s11517-022-02664-3
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The beginning of the twenty-first century saw advancements in all areas of life, including medicine and nanotechnology. This review will look at the most recent advances in nanomaterials for diagnostics and treatments. The emphasis is on the application of nanofibers, nanosensors, and quantum dots (QDs) in medication delivery, neuron regeneration, chemical detection, and microelectrode probes. The manufacture of implantable nanofibers and nanosensors based on QDs, and their application-specific features impacting the interface with targeted brain cells were described. The collaborative efforts have helped us to understand the potential of nanostructured materials in fabrication to overcome the limits of micro and bulk materials in treatments and diagnostics. These advancements will eventually lead to using nanostructures, including nanofibers and nanosensors, in high throughput cutting-edge applications. Only when extensive safety investigations have been completed may the use of nanomaterials on an industrial basis be viable. This review discusses the recent advances in the usage of nanostructures and nanoparticles (NPs) for diagnostics and treatments, with a special focus on nanofibers, nanosensors, and quantum dots (QDs) applications in drug delivery, nerve regeneration, chemical detection, and microelectrode probes.

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Authors
Batool, S., Nabipour, H., Ramakrishna, S., & Mozafari, M.
Affiliations
  • Rawalpindi Women University (PK)
  • Western University (CA)
  • National University of Singapore (SG)
  • Iran University of Medical Sciences (IR)
Corresponding author
Mozafari, Masoud
ORCID
Venue
Medical & Biological Engineering & Computing
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Published
2022-10-08
Volume
60
Issue
12
Pages
3341-3356
ISSN
  • 0140-0118 (ISSN-L)
  • 1741-0444
DOI
10.1007/s11517-022-02664-3
OpenAlex
W4303492040
Cited by
15
References
75
Citations by year
2025: 4 · 2024: 3 · 2023: 7 · 2022: 1
FWCI
0.33
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journal article
Language
en
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Topics
  • Physical Sciences › Materials Science › General Materials Science › Nanotechnology research and applications
  • Physical Sciences › Materials Science › Biomaterials › Electrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience › Neuroscience and Neural Engineering
Keywords
nanotechnology, quantum dots, nanofibers, nanosensors, drug delivery, nerve regeneration, chemical detection, nanomaterials, nanomedicine, nanoparticle safety
MeSH terms
Drug Delivery Systems, Nanotechnology, Quantum Dots, Nanostructures, Nanoparticles

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